Marasmus

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Across
  1. 3. * Energy intake that is deficient in marasmus
  2. 5. * Common complication
  3. 10. * Primary cause of marasmus
  4. 11. * Becomes dry and loose
  5. 13. * Loss of muscle and fat seen in marasmus
  6. 15. * Key physical feature of marasmus
Down
  1. 1. * Loss of subcutaneous fat
  2. 2. * Tissue that undergoes severe wasting
  3. 4. * Reduced defense mechanism in marasmus
  4. 6. * Prominently visible in marasmus patients
  5. 7. * Severe protein-energy malnutrition with wasting
  6. 8. * Condition caused by lack of proper nutrition
  7. 9. * Main underlying problem
  8. 12. * Most commonly affected age group
  9. 14. * Severely impaired in affected children